Lexmark Optra S 1250 Manual

							Introduction
Introductionxi
Introduction
ThisUser’s Guidecontains information about the Optra S laser
printer family (Optra S 2455, Optra S 1855, Optra S 1625 and Optra
S 1255). This information includes printer menus and settings,
printer messages, paper handling features, and print material
specifications. Keep this book in a handy place and use it as a
reference when you have a question about printer function or if
you encounter a printing problem.
Note:The illustrations represent the Optra S 2455 unless indicated
otherwise.
TheUser’s Guideis divided into the following sections:
Getting Started
This section begins with illustrations of each printer model with its
available options highlighted. Detailed steps are provided to set up
your specific printer.
Using Your Printer
This section helps you understand printer functions and explains
the operation of your printer.
Caring for Your Printer
This section explains how to solve printer problems, clear paper
jams, and replace supplies. 
						

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Introduction
Installing Options
This section provides step-by-step instructions to install options
available for your printer.
Appendixes
This section provides information on fonts, print quality, printer
specifications, features, and options.
Reference
This section contains notices, safety information, the warranty, the
glossary, and the index.
If you need more technical information about printer languages
and commands, interface specification, or managing printer
memory, aTechnical Referenceis available from Lexmark. Simply
complete the order form included with the printer registration
card to request aTechnical Reference.TheTechnical Referenceis only
available in English. 
						

							Trademarks
Trademarksxiii
Trademarks
Lexmark, FontVision, MarkNet, MarkVision, Optra andPrebate,
are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the
United States and/or other countries.
PictureGrade, and RAMSmart are trademarks of Lexmark
International, Inc.
Operation ReSource is a service mark of Lexmark International,
Inc.
The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of
these companies.
Albertus The Monotype Corporation plc.
Antique Olive Monsieur Marcel OLIVE
Arial The Monotype Corporation plc.
CG Omega A product of Bayer Corporation
CG Times Based on Times New Roman under
license from The Monotype
Corporation plc, is a product of Bayer
Corporation
Helvetica Linotype-Hell AG and/or its
subsidiaries
Intellifont Bayer Corporation
ITC Bookman International Typeface Corporation
ITC Zapf Chancery International Typeface Corporation
Marigold AlphaOmega Typography, Inc. 
						

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Trademarks
Palatino Linotype-Hell AG and/or its
subsidiaries
Times New Roman The Monotype Corporation plc.
Univers Linotype-Hell AG and/or its
subsidiaries
Wingdings Microsoft Corporation
AppleTalk, LocalTalk, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
TrueType is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
PCL
®is a registered trademark of the Hewlett-Packard Company.
PCL 5 and PCL 6 are Hewlett-Packard Company’s designations of
a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its
printer products. This printer is designed and manufactured by
Lexmark International, Inc., to be compatible with the PCL 5 and
PCL 6 languages. This means the printer recognizes PCL 5 and
PCL 6 commands used in various application programs, and that
the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the
commands.
PostScript
®is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated. PostScript Level 2 is Adobe Systems’ designation of
a set of printer commands (language) and functions included in its
software products. This printer is designed and manufactured by
Lexmark International, Inc., to be compatible with the PostScript
Level 2 language. This means the printer recognizes PostScript
Level 2 commands used in various application programs, and that
the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the
commands.
Details relating to compatibility are included in theTechnical
Reference.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. 
						

							Getting
Started 
						

							Setting Up Your Printer
Chapter
Setting Up Your Printer1
Getting Started
Setting Up
Your Printer
1
Complete the following sections in this chapter to set up your
printer.
Identifying Your Printer, Features,
and Options
Use the following three illustrations on pages 2 through 4 to
determine the features and options of the Optra™ S 1255, Optra S
1625, Optra S 1855, and Optra S 2455. The options are highlighted
in color. The illustrations also aid you in determining the
installation sequence of options and the printer.
Once you look at these pages, see “Unpacking the Printer” on
page 5 to start the setup of your printer.
Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with a
colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored circle, do
not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table below for the location
ofthecircleoneachoption.
OptionLocation of colored circle labels
All Paper Drawers  Left front corner on top of the support unit
Envelope Feeder  Left rear corner on top of the feeder
Duplex  Left front corner on top of the unit
Output Expander  Left front face of the unitbehindthe output expander
tray (tray must be removed) 
						

							Setting Up Your Printer2
Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Optra S 1255 and Optra S 1625
Multipurpose
Feeder
Duplex Option
Optional 500-sheet
Drawer
Optional 250-sheet
Drawer
250-sheet Input Tray
Standard
Output Bin
Optional Envelope
Feeder 
						

							3Setting Up Your Printer
Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Optra S 1855
Note:Options compatible with the Optra S 1855 are labeled with
a colored circle. If the option is not labeled with a colored
circle, do not install it on an Optra S 1855. See the table on
page 1 for the location of the label.
250-sheet
Input Tray Standard
Output BinOptional Output
Expanders
Duplex Option Optional Envelope Feeder
Multipurpose Feeder
Optional 500-sheet
Drawer
Optional 500-sheet
Drawer
Optional 500-sheet
Drawer 
						

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Setting Up Your Printer
Getting Started
Optra S 2455
Optional Output
Expanders
Optional
Envelope
Feeder
Dual 500-sheet
Drawer Optional
250-sheet
Drawer Optional
500-sheet
DrawerDuplex Option 250-sheet Input Tray